Project Manager Infrastructure

Are you passionate about Information (IT) and Automation Operational Technology (OT) and aspiring to make a meaningful impact? Are you curious to shape a digital manufacturing architecture, ready to advance competitiveness on the market?The perfect Candidate has a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science and at least five years of experience successfully leading and managing the implementation of large-scale ITOT projects specifically within the pharmaceutical or similarly highly-regulated process industry.Location: Basel (Switzerland)Duration: 3 yearsStart date: ASAPHome Office: possible upon discussion, onsite requiredTasks & Responsibilities:• Support, manage and lead complex ITOT infrastructure projects typically part of large scale investment projects for pharmaceutical production facilities.• Support, drive and manage ITOT activities during the complete project lifecycle from initiation to closure.• Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in scope while adhering to strict Good Automated Manufacturing Practice, regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocations, and risk management strategies.• Coordinate with internal cross-functional teams like Automation, Engineering, IT Security, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing and external vendors.• Manage the selection, deployment and integration of hosting technologies essential for production facilities (e.g., virtualized environments, cloud solutions, data centers).• Provide expertise and oversight regarding the proper selection, procurement, and usage of hardware components within a pharmaceutical production context (e.g., industrial PCs, servers, networking gear, specialized OT hardware).• Provide expertise and ensure compliance with current industry standards for network topologies and cyber security.• Effectively communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans to executive leadership and stakeholders.• Ensure successful handover to operational teams, including comprehensive documentation and training.Must Haves:• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.• Minimum of five years of experience successfully leading and managing the implementation of large-scale ITOT projects specifically within the pharmaceutical or similarly highly-regulated process industry.• Demonstrable experience with hosting technologies utilized for production and critical manufacturing systems (e.g., high-availability servers, virtualization, disaster recovery setups).• Strong technical knowledge of hardware components and their practical application and lifecycle management within pharmaceutical production environments.• Deep knowledge of technical standards regarding network topologies and cyber security.• Good technical knowledge of automation systems (Historian PI, MES Pharma Suite, DCS, Logistics, MQTT, UNS, etc.).• Excellent proficiency in Project Management methodologies and tools.• In-depth understanding of GMP/GAMP compliance and validation processes for computerized systems.• Expert-level command of German (C1) and English (C1), both written and spoken, is mandatory for effective cross-border and internal communication.• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.*While we appreciate every application, please note that due to the high volume of responses, we may only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.**Please note that we can only consider EU/Schengen applications